When going on a trip abroad, you can only carry so much, because anything over the maximum weight capacity has to be paid for; which nobody wants to do.

Steps

1

Make a list. List everything you will need. Some stores even sell lists, or you can look online.

2

Do the math. Start by taking the number of days you will be going, and divide it by two. This is how many shirts you will need. Divide that number by two and that is how many bottoms you will need. Example: 12 days / 2 = 6 tops. 6 / 2 = 3 bottoms. You can do laundry there if need be.

3

Pack 1 pair of underwear for each day.

4

Pack 2 pairs of socks, ladies, pack 2 bras.

5

You will only need 1 pair of PJ's, 2 MAX.

6

Pack 1 pair of long pants and a warm pullover sweater in case it's cold.

7

TSA requires that liquids be in bottles 3 oz or lower, and they must fit in a Ziploc bag: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body spray, deodorant (unless it's solid), etc.

8

Get travel-sized bottles.

9

Pack 1 extra pair of shoes.

10

1 hat, the type depends on the weather.

11

Put all valuables and money in your carry-on.

12

Put hair irons in cases.

13

ROLL your clothes (and you can even put elastics around them if it helps), it'll give you more space.

14

Bring only 1 book.

15

Lay it out in front of you to avoid adding extra, and narrow down on the stuff if possible.

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Tips

Travel size bottles, 3 oz or less

Roll clothes for more space

LADIES: ALWAYS pack feminine hygiene products. You never know if you or a friend or family member will be in need.

Put irons in cases

Warnings

Warn airport security if you have any hidden body jewelry, like navel rings or hip surface bars, as these may set off alarms. If they're aware of it being there, you shouldn't have to worry about being asked to take it out.